Facebook Inc is launching a UK program to train and fund local organizations to combat extremist material online. The company said in a statement, Facebook, which outlined new efforts to remove extremist and terrorism content from its social media platform last week, will launch the Online Civil Courage Initiative in the UK today.<br/>'<br/>The company said, the new initiative will train non-governmental organizations to help them monitor and respond to extremist content and create a dedicated support desk so they can communicate directly with Facebook. <br/><br/>The British government has stepped up attacks on Silicon Valley internet companies for not acting quickly enough to take down extremist online propaganda. <br/><br/>The UK had alleged that these companies fostering safe places where extremists can breed following a string of attacks in recent months in London and Manchester.